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Laura

@laurafromla.bsky.social

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Musician, bass, radio listener, photography, Los Angeles, CA Thank you to everyone for liking and reposting my photos, much appreciated.

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Laura @laurafromla.bsky.social · 12d

In circles #photography

The motion of light through tree branches forms circles.

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V @vmc54.bsky.social · 21h

Yesterday's sky was colorfully quilted at sunrise.

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

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photoblair.bsky.social @photoblair.bsky.social · 1d

Drops.

#Toronto #Streetcar #Rain #Photography

A westbound Queen streetcar passes a raindrop covered shelter neat the corner of Queen and Coxwell in east Toronto Ontario

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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 1d

'Piering Inland'

Looking into Whitby Harbour from its West Pier.

Under the weather so a quiet one from Sparty today. 🤧🤒💊

#EastCoastKin #Photography #ColorADay #BlueTue #PhotoHour #Travel #Art #TidesOutTuesday #RockInTuesday #Architecture #PhotographersofBluesky #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueskyArt

The photograph captures a wide-angle view of the Whitby Harbour entrance in North Yorkshire, England. The scene is dominated by a long, curving pier, a concrete structure that stretches out into the North Sea, providing a breakwater for the town’s harbour. The pier is constructed from large stone blocks and features a walkway supported by a series of repeating, arched pillars along its seaward side.
At the far end of the pier stands a smaller, modern-looking lighthouse. This structure has a distinct red, wooden framework on legs, which supports a beacon. A person can be seen near the base of this lighthouse, providing a sense of scale to the pier's size. Further along the pier towards the foreground, a much taller, older stone lighthouse is visible. This is the original lighthouse, a Grade II listed building featuring a stone column tower with an octagonal lantern and a lead dome.
The body of water in the foreground and between the piers is the River Esk estuary as it meets the sea. The water is a dark, choppy blue-gray, with white foam visible from the waves hitting the pier. A small boat with a red-orange hull is pictured in the water to the right, heading inland.
In the background, a dramatic, dark-toned cliff face rises steeply from the water. On top of this cliff, several prominent landmarks are clearly visible. These include the ruins of Whitby Abbey and the tower of St. Mary's Church, which are popular tourist destinations. The sky above is a blend of pinky-purple and grey clouds, with pockets of brighter, diffused light filtering through, indicative of an autumnal early evening setting. The overall atmosphere is serene, yet powerful, capturing the maritime heritage of the historic seaside town.

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Laura @laurafromla.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for this beautiful photo, Greg!

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Laetitia • My Incredible France! 🇫🇷 by MSB.iO @myincrediblefrance.bsky.social · 10d

🇫🇷 Somewhere in France ... where silence carries the horizon… ✨

#France
#SlowLiving
#Serenity

📷 Thomas Brenac

A wide green valley under a grey sky, soft hills fading into the horizon.

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Greg 🤍 MidwestUSA @midwestusa.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful moon lit night shining through the clouds in Minnesota 🌖
#Photography
#Photographers
#BlueSkyArt
#EastCoastKin
#Moon
#Nature
#Minnesota

Bright moon burning through the clouds on an early morning in Minnesota.

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Laura @laurafromla.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Mary!

Laura @laurafromla.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks Al, much appreciated!

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Breezie @breeze420.bsky.social · 3d

"A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away."

-Eudora Welty

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jen @jenzsky.bsky.social · Aug 7

Admired from afar…

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Greg 🤍 MidwestUSA @midwestusa.bsky.social · 4d

This mornings spooky cloudy vibe sky in Minnesota 💦
#Photography
#Photographers
#BlueSkyArt
#EastCoastKin
#Mood
#Nature
#Minnesota

This mornings spooky cloudy sky in Minnesota.

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Laura @laurafromla.bsky.social · 3d

Good afternoon

Pink, yellow, green tree leaves in the sunlight.

Laura @laurafromla.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for playing “Weight of the World” Stella!

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richard mortimer @richardmortimer.bsky.social · 3d

Sun's gone

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Jaycee Crawford / Vision Logic Images @jaycee-visionlogic.bsky.social · 5d

'Under Branch, Under Bough...' (2025) -- While the Sky Blazed, We Found Refuge in the Sheltered Coves, the Shaded Nooks Where Time Slowed to a Crawl, Kennebec River, Phippsburg, ME

It's Finally Friday, Let's #SCAPE!! ✨

#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome #ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford

reflected light ripples to shore in the shade of a large oak, in the distance the main thoroughfare of the Kennebec River under a clear bright sky

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Laura @laurafromla.bsky.social · 3d

I have just found out that our album "Change Things" by Garretson & Gorodetsky has been submitted to the Grammys as a possible nominee for Best Alternative Music Album.

Anyone interested in listening can hear us on Bandcamp:
garretsongorodetsky.bandcamp.com/album/change...

Change Things, by Garretson & Gorodetsky

8 track album

garretsongorodetsky.bandcamp.com

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Sparty® @young-spartacus.bsky.social · 3d

'Cracking View'

Peace and tranquility observing a calm stretch of the River Ure as it passes Wensley in Wensleydale.

Sparty 🍂

#EastCoastKin #Photography #Art #ColorADay #OrangeSun #StunDay #PhotoHour #Travel #Nature #PhotographersofBluesky #BlueSkyPhotography #BlueskyArt #POTD #ArtYear #Yorkshire

This photograph captures a serene stretch of the River Ure flowing peacefully near Wensley in the Yorkshire Dales, bathed under a dramatic, yet picturesque sky. The river occupies the central and lower portions of the frame, presenting a broad, dark, and reflective surface that perfectly mirrors the intricate cloud formations above, creating a striking sense of depth and tranquility.
Along both banks, a vibrant tapestry of autumnal foliage flourishes. On the left, a dense line of mature trees showcases a delightful mix of deep green and russet-orange leaves, hinting at the changing seasons. Their sturdy branches extend gracefully, casting dark, elongated reflections onto the water, adding a sense of mystery and shadow to the scene. The right bank is equally verdant, dominated by lush green trees and smaller bushes that hug the water's edge, their rich textures contrasting with the smooth flow of the river.
The sky, a prominent feature of the upper third of the image, is a breathtaking expanse of cerulean blue adorned with a scattered array of fluffy, white cumulus clouds. These clouds, luminous against the blue, are beautifully reflected in the calm waters below, creating a near-perfect symmetry that is both captivating and aesthetically pleasing. The light appears soft and diffused, suggestive of a late afternoon setting, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.
The composition draws the eye along the gentle curve of the river as it recedes into the distant landscape, where the tree line continues, gradually fading into a soft, hazy horizon under the expansive sky. There are no discernible signs of human activity, reinforcing the untouched, natural beauty of this Wensleydale landscape. The overall impression is one of profound peace and unspoiled natural splendour, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the quiet majesty of the English countryside.

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Arthur David Spota @adaspota.bsky.social · 4d

Japanese wildlife photographer Kei Nomiyama

Fireflies light up a bamboo forest on the Japanese island of Shikoku as night descends, 2016.
#Photography

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skinskin @skinskintainan.bsky.social · 4d

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PJ 🇮🇪☘️ @knotweed-ireland.bsky.social · 4d

Waxing Gibbous Moon tonight (October 4th) #Moon #Ireland #Scape #Landscape #Sky #Clouds #SkyScape #Photography

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Charlie Alice Raya @charlie-alice-raya.org · 4d

#BlueSkyArtShow & #relax

#breathe #photography #IAmback #water #clouds #gnitz #usedom

Clouds mirrored in a bay, island of Usedom

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Tommy Farnsworth -- tf PhotoScapes @tommyfarnsworth.com · 4d

Lightning Storm Off the Coast of Mazatlan Mexico.

#lightning #storm #mazatlan #mexico #photography #tf_photography #tf_photoscapes #tf_photoescapes

A powerful lightning bolt strikes the ocean under a dark, stormy night sky. The lightning illuminates the clouds and reflects brightly off the surface of the water, creating a dramatic scene over the sea.

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ᴍᴀʀsʜᴀ ᴇsᴛᴇs @marshadraws.bsky.social · 7d

𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸

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Keyser Lauze 🇨🇦 @keyserlauze.bsky.social · 5d

Goodnight my #bluesky friends!🦋✨️🌊🫠💙✨️ I leave you with a panoramic #scape to close the day. Much love!💖

“May tonight be a lovely and serene bridge that will lead you to a wonderful tomorrow.”

— E. Joseph Cossman

#eastcoastkin #photography #nature #islandlife #beauty #sunset #panoramic #glowing

A panoramic photograph of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Vancouver Island. A rainbow of colors ignites the horizon. The rock on the shoreline glow in the dying light of day.

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JBC @johnbcaddell.bsky.social · 5d

and what's a #scape day without a #scenic #scenery scene from #LemaRanch. even the #geese flew in for this crazy #cloud #sunrise.

#nature #ponds #reflections #cloudscape #landscape

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